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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1962

Page

2

Nelsonville CAP Unit II Receives Charter at Meet

Nelsonville Senior Squadron 1203 CAP was chartered by Lt. Col. John Mederer of Ohio Wing Headquarters with officers from three Hocking Valley units present. Delbert L. Kuhn received the local charter, and the group swore in by Col. Mederer. The event included remarks by Maj. James Heinlein and Maj. Kenneth Brune and a welcome from Ward Phillips.

Nelsonville Civil Air Patrol Ethel’s Tea Room Cap John Mederer Ohio Cincinnati Lancaster Logan Delbert L. Kuhn Mederer Mavis Mederer Hocking Valley James Heinlein Kenneth Brune Heinlein Francis Myers Kuhn Diamond Air Field Raymond Loring Sturm Church of the Epiphany St. Paul’s Church Ward Phillips

Jones-Phillips Reunion Held at Embry Park Pennsville

The Jones-Phillips reunion gathered 73 people at Embry Park in Pennsville with a noon basket dinner and a business meeting. Gifts were given to the oldest member Nellie Jones, oldest couple Alli son Jones, the most recently married Bill Dunnette, and youngest Kurtis Hall. The group listed numerous attendees from Glouster and nearby towns. The next reunion is planned for the first Sunday in September at the same location.

Kenneth Hall Ernest Jones Mary Smith Eleanor Carl Miller Phillis Miller Bill Koons Glouster Jack Deem Worther Lantz Trimble Orel Kearns Jacksonville Carly Jones West Lafayette Ortha Jones McConnelsville Floyd Jones Charles Newborn Chesterhill James Wallace Lancaster Roy Martin Lower Salem Della Martin Verle Clark Bartlett Kenneth Stotts Alliance Addie Smith John Holdcroft New Lexington Fred Hambel Waterville Vera Botkin D. H. Stotts Edison L. R. Jones Columbus Fred Phillips Miami Beach Fla John Pruett Harley Martin Curtis Seers Bluefield W. Va

Glouster Man Dies At 77

Glouster Arch V. Sweeney 77 of 30 Maple St died Saturday night at home after a long illness. Born in Buchtel to Joseph and Nancy Hellyer Sweeney he was a retired miner and United Mine Workers member. Survived by wife Zina two step-sons and a step-daughter and four step-grandchildren. Four siblings preceded him. Funeral Wednesday at 9 a.m. Wiley funeral home with Maple Wood Cemetery burial. Friends may visit after 6 p.m. Monday.

Glouster Arch V. Sweeney Maple St Buchtel Joseph Nancy Hellyer Sweeney United Mine Workers of America Sweeney Holy Cross Catholic Church Zina Jack Kurtzman West Calif Dave Morgan Akron

Mrs. Dane Dies Monday in Nelsonville Home

Mrs. Mattie Dane 73 of Nelsonville Rt. 1 Longstreth died unexpectedly in her home Monday morning. She leaves husband Lank and 10 children, including Esther Graham of Lorain and Ethel Rybinski of Detroit, plus two brothers and many grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Johnson funeral home. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Nelsonville Mattie Dane Nelsonville Rt. 1 Longstreth Hocking County Joseph Jennie McManaway Lank Esther Graham Lorain Dorothy McKinley Oleta Wilson Ethel Rybinski Detroit Wallace Carbon Hill Kenneth Jack Greendale Bobby Billy Lank, Jr William McManaway Walter McManaway Logan Thomas Johnson Funeral Home

Gale Ross Dies At 67 In Marietta Funeral

Gale Blaine Ross 67 of 507 White's Road Marietta died Saturday at Selby General Hospital. A West Virginia native, he partnered with his father in law G R Yeomans in oil and gas ventures across Athens Meigs Monroe and Washington counties before retiring in 1953. He attended Marietta College after Marietta High School and served in World War I. An accomplished pianist and violinist, he played with the Marietta Orchestra. He is survived by his wife Ethel Yeomans and daughter Mary Eloise Ross. Council to meet Chauncey Chauncey Village Council meets tonight in the mayor's office.

Marietta Gale Blaine Ross White’s Road Selby General Hospital West Virginia G. R. Yeomans Athens Meigs Monroe Washington County

Wilton High Teacher Dies Unexpectedly at Home

Wilkesville reports the death of Ray Strausbaugh an industrial arts teacher at Wilton High School and member of local groups. He died of a heart attack after calling his sister Gladys Major who found him and called aid. Survived by two sons a daughter and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements by Strong and Son.

Wilkesville Ray Strausbaugh Wilton High School Wilkes Grange P. Lodge John and Viola Wergand Strausbaugh Gertrude Shenefield Strausbaugh Loren Leon Shade Lois Jean Lowe Columbus Major Mabel Wood Ewington Marie Steffin Beaver

Chauncey-Dover Band Boosters Meet for 1962 63 Plans

Chauncey Dover Band Boosters will hold their first meeting of the 1962 63 school year Tuesday at 7 30 p.m in the band room. They will plan workers for Field House events during home games.

Chauncey Chauncey-Dover

Mount St. Mary Hospital Births and Discharges

The Mount St. Mary Hospital lists numerous births and admissions with a sequence of new arrivals including families from Athens Logan New Lexington and Glouster. Broad roster shows multiple newborns and several patients admitted or dismissed across the region.

Barney Molnar New Lexington Charles N. Coffman Glouster William Vaughn Logan Harold Spears Wayne Kennard Emil L. Thompson New Straitsville Melvin J. Shivers Carbon Hill Thomas Hutchison Albany Larry Huguenin Athens Claire Ball, Jr Leon Fannin Keevin E. Watkins Kenneth Barnhart Trimble Ernest E. Smith Ernest Smith

Chauncey Area Personal News and Family Visits

Chauncey residents report returns from vacations and cottage stays. Bobbi Jo Davenport comes home from a Washington trip with five states visited. Don Henry group vacationed two weeks at Wharton cottage with several relatives and friends from Columbus to Centerburg. Henry Cochran and Mrs. Cochran attended a VFW auxiliary meeting, with band activities and chaperones for a Friday football game.

Bobbi Jo Davenport Robert Davenport Millfield Don Barries Dresden Beth Mansfield Henry Home C. B. Green Pat Sue Burton Delaware Robert Cochran VFW Nelsonville Henry Cochran Washington, D. C Chauncey-Dover Kathryn McCoy

Greenhouse collision injures no one in Nelsonville

Mrs Kay A Thomas 21 of 244 Myers Street was cited for driving left of center after her car veered into the Nelsonville Green House on Canal Street near Harper. Five panes of glass and a door frame were damaged but she escaped injury and no damage to her car was listed.

Nelsonville Kay A. Thomas Myers St Nelsonville Green House Canal St Harper Thomas

Glouster Meetings and Local Club Events

CES will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Masonic Hall with initiation. Trimble Methodist Church women bake sale Saturday noon at Village Hall Congress St. Call 767 5563 or 767 5271 before Saturday. Jacksonville Methodist adult choir and Mothers Club meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Mothers Club host home of Mrs Kempton with Mrs Kuhne co host and silent auction.

CES Masonic Hall Trimble Mary Kempton Viola Kuhne

Two Fined For Assault Drivers Cited

In Mayor Hoffman's court two assault cases ended with Ronnie Courtney and Melvin Maccombs fined $10 plus costs. Courtney pleaded guilty while Maccombs was found guilty after denying the charge. Other actions: Lon O'Neil filed the charge against Courtney and Larry Keith signed the Maccombs affidavit.

Nelsonville William Hoffman Ronnie Courtney W. Washington St Melvin Maccombs John St. Lon O’neil Courtney Larry Keith Maccombs William Drescher John Hartman John S. Wilson Hilliard George E. Zerby State College Joseph E. Tinkham the Plains State Highway Patrol

Murray City Woman Efie Bateman Dies at 84

Efie Bateman a Murray City resident and former Jobs resident died Monday in Mount St Mary Hospital at 84. Born in Pomeroy she was daughter of David and Mary Brown. Survived by 3 sons 3 daughters and 1 sister 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Funeral at Jobs Methodist Church Wednesday at 1 pm. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Friends may call at Johnson funeral home after 7 pm Monday.

Nelsonville Effie Bateman Murray City Jobs Mount St. Mary Hospital Pomeroy David Mary J. Brown Bateman Jobs Methodist Church John E Hugh Glouster William Gladys Vernon Bernice Hoffman Audrey Bishop Daisy Taylor Daniel Samuel Jenkins John Mullins Green Lawn Cemetery Johnson Funeral Home

Woman Surprises Thief In Auto Theft Near Canal Street

Police hunt a thief who took a watch two bracelets and a band from a car parked near a house trailer on Canal Street between Harper and De Steigner. Miss Warren reported the 1 32 am incident after spotting the man. value set at 130 dollars. Kenneth Davis also saw a man in his car nearby but nothing missing. Witnesses describe the suspect as tall and slender. Officers Townsend Blake and Sepel led the initial inquiry and noted fingerprint removal evidence. Enrolls at Capital notes Michele Shafer leaves for Capital University to study music.

Nelsonville Katherine Warren Canal St Harper de Steigner Miss Warren Kenneth Davis Chestnut St Davis Dale Townsend William Blake Louis Seipel Townsend

Taylor Ridge Woman Roxie Bulstrom Dies at 87

Roxie Bulstrom aged 87 of Taylor Ridge Glouster Route 3 died Sunday morning at Mount St. Mary Hospital after admission. She was born in Morgan County daughter of Alfred and Melinda Love and a Church of Christ member. Survived by daughter Marie Dyer Zanesville two sons Deloss Corning Route 1 and William Glouster Route 3, 15 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral 1 p.m. Wednesday at Norbert W Johnston Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Winans officiating. Burial in Glouster Cemetery.

Glouster Roxie Bulstrom Taylor Ridge Mount St. Mary Hospital Morgan County Alfred Melinda Love Church of Christ Marie Dyer Zanesville Deloss Corning William Norbert W. Johnston Gene Winans Glouster Cemetery Fun

Ex-Resident Crach VjeH Dies in Cleveland Traffic Crash

Agnes Simay a 20 year old Cleveland resident and daughter of Dr Stephen Simay formerly of Coolville Nelsonville died in a Sunday traffic accident in Cleveland The report notes another victim Miss eee finance Also daughter of Dr and Mrs Simay Agnes attended Ohio University after Jackson High School Services are set for Wednesday at Jacob Toth Funeral Home with a funeral mass at St Dominick Church Shaker Heights

Agnes Simay Cleveland Coolville Nelsonville Eee Finance Miss Simay Stephen Simay Jackson Ohio University Jackson High School Jacob Toth St. Dominick ‘Church Shaker Heights

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